Columbus, Georgia – Helen K. Lowe Thibodeaux, 72, passed away at Baptist South Hospice in Montgomery, AL on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 with her loving family at her side.

Her celebration of life will be held on 1:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. EST at Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church located at 337 10th Avenue South Phenix City, Alabama with Pastor J. C. Fryer, pastor, officiating. Helen’s remains will be laid to rest at Green Acres Cemetery, Columbus, GA following the services. Visitation is Friday, October 27, 2023 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. EST.

Helen, affectionately known as “Gram,” was born on April 22, 1951 to the late James Lowe and the late Betty Lowe in Barbour County, AL. She matriculated in Phenix City School District and graduated from South Girard High School’s Class of 1969. Helen served honorably in the United States Navy before meeting and uniting in holy matrimony with Mr. Michael Thibodeaux. For many years, Helen served as a librarian at Chattahoochee Valley Community College. She also taught Adult Education Classes to students pursuing a high school equivalency.

She was preceded in death by her beautiful daughter, Lacretia A. Thibodeaux; beloved brother, Dr. James Lowe, Jr., and her loving parents.

She is survived by her dedicated daughters, Michelle (Raymond) Sutton of Jacksonville, FL, Joi (Michael) Armstrong of Montgomery, AL, and Candice (Timothy) Alexander of Columbus, GA; two brothers, Woodrow (Linda) Lowe, Sr. of Colliersville, TN and the Honorable Mayor Eddie N. (Deborah) Lowe of Phenix City, AL; two sisters, Betty Lowe and Judy Fontenette both of Phenix City, AL; uncle, David Lowe of Atlanta, GA; nine grandchildren, Abrial Thibodeaux, Cherish Thibodeaux, Corley Alexander, Peyton Alexander, and Myles Alexander all of Columbus, GA, Kennedy Thibodeaux and Heavenly Armstrong both of Montgomery, AL, Christian Armstrong of Jackson, TN, and Kyla Sutton of Jacksonville, FL; three great grandchildren, Malachi Thibodeaux, Camden Thibodeaux, and Le’len Thibodeaux all of Columbus, GA; five sisters-in-law, Iwana Thibodeaux of St. Martinville, LA, Debra (Alec) Landry of Lake Charles, LA, Elaine (Walter) Lewis of Houston, TX, Sandra (Marvin) Jean- Baptiste of Lafayette, LA and Philomath (Jesse) Benjamin of St. Martinville, LA; one brother-in-law, Vernon (Lydia) Thibodeaux of St. Martinville, LA; numerous nieces and nephews; her forever friend, Michael Thibodeaux, and a community of cousins, other family and friends.